Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 2001 Japanese Delegation to Australia

On August 5–12, 2001, a multiparty delegation of five Diet members traveled to Sydney and Canberra as part of the Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange to meet a wide range of Australian leaders to gain a more in-depth understanding of the various party philosophies and structures.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 2002 Australian Delegation to Japan

Under the leadership of Catherine King MP, the 12th Australian delegation visited Tokyo, Miyazaki, and Kyoto. In Tokyo, the seven delegates took part in several discussion sessions with leading political figures. In light of Japan’s continuing economic difficulties, the delegates were interested in discussing the domestic assessment of the Koizumi Cabinet and its progress.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 2000 Japanese Delegation to Australia

A multiparty delegation of seven Diet members traveled to Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney under the Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange. Over the course of the visit, the delegation met with Australian leaders and executives of the various political parties to gain a more in-depth understanding of the party philosophies and structures.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 2000 Australian Delegation to Japan

Nine political leaders from Australia, including legislators, party officials, and parliamentary staff, took part in a delegation to Japan in order to enhance their understanding of the political, economic, and social situation in Japan today.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 1997 Japanese Delegation to Australia

Participants in the fifth Japanese delegation to Australia traveled to Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney on May 25–June 1, 1997, as part of the Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange. Delegation members took part in a panel discussion reflecting on the Japan-Australia Commerce Agreement and spoke to a future agenda between Japan and Australia.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 1998 Japanese Delegation to Australia

A suprapartisan delegation of eight Diet members traveled to Sydney, Canberra, and Brisbane during the week of March 28–April 5, 1998, as part of the Australia-Japan Young Political Exchange program. The visit allowed the participants to deepen their understanding of Australia’s politics, economy, and society.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 1999 Japanese Delegation to Australia

The 7th Japanese Diet delegation of the Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange visited Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney on June 21–27, 1999. In Melbourne and Sydney, the delegation members had opportunities to meet with local political, business, and opinion leaders to get first-hand knowledge on current Australian domestic issues.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 1996 Australian Delegation to Japan

The sixth Australian delegation visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka on October 23–November 1, 1996 as part of the Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange. The nine-member delegation met with several figures of the post-election period,
and senior members of the emerging New Frontier Party.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 1996 Japanese Delegation to Australia

The eight Diet members of the Japanese delegation visited Australia on June 24-30, 1996, which coincided with the transition in the Australian government to a new Liberal/National party coalition. Meeting with a diverse selection of federal and local officials in Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney, the delegation heard firsthand the agenda of the new government and the just-created opposition.

Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange | 1997 Australian Delegation to Japan

The 7th Australian delegation under the Australia-Japan Young Political Leaders Exchange visited Japan on October 5–14, 1997. Experts from diverse sectors briefed the eight-member delegation on Japan’s foreign policy in Asia Pacific, the recessionary economy, the shifting balance of power between local and central government, and the emergence of Japanese nonprofit organizations.